Liraglutide Delayed Type 2 Diabetes in Obese Patients with Prediabetes
Treatment with liraglutide was associated with 6.1% weight loss and reduced diabetes risk by nearly 80%.
Obesity Week 2015
Noninvasive Gastric Balloon May Boost Satiety in Obese Patients
In an early trial, patients lost an average of 37% of their excess weight in 4 months.
Two Genes May Alter Brain Responses to High-Calorie Foods
Two genetic variants are associated with heightened brain reward responses to foods high in fat and sugar.
Maternal High-Fat Diet, Obesity May Program Offspring for Weight Gain
Mothers with a high-fat diet may program their offspring for increased weight.
Hypothalamic Gliosis May Be Associated With Insulin Resistance, Obesity
New data link hypothalamic gliosis with higher BMI and increased insulin resistance.
Teen-LABS: Bariatric Surgery Beneficial for Adolescents After 3 Years
Weight, metabolic health, and overall quality of life improved 3 years after bariatric surgery.
Cell Phone Intervention Alone May Not Lead to Sustained Weight Loss
Despite high engagement, a cell phone intervention did not increase weight loss.
Stressed Parents More Likely to Have Obese Children
Children of Latino parents with high stress levels are twice as likely to be obese.
Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation May Help Curb Overeating
Noninvasive brain stimulation may help decrease caloric intake and promote weight loss.
Sleep Loss May Significantly Affect Insulin Sensitivity
One night of sleep deprivation may be as detrimental as 6 months on a high-fat diet.
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